Winlase LAN User Manual
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Lanmark Controls Inc. has prepared this document for use by its personnel, licensees, and potential licensees. Lanmark Controls Inc. reserves the right to change any products described in this document as well as information included herein without prior notice. Although the information presented in this document has been tested and reviewed, this document does not convey any license or warrantee beyond the terms and conditions set forth in the written contracts and license agreements between Lanmark Controls Inc. and its customers. The software described in this document is licensed from and is a trade secret of Lanmark Controls Inc. Refer to your License Agreement for restrictions on use, duplication, or disclosure. Copyright © 2010 Lanmark Controls Inc. - All rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States of America. Government users and prime contractors are also governed by the following restricted rights legend: RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND. 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Contents . .. 1 Introduction System Elements 1-2 Software Tools 1-4 Technical Support 1-4 About this Manual 1-4 Manufacturer 1-5 Revision History 1-6 2 Getting Started Software Installation 2-1 HASP Key (Dongle) Installation 2-3 Safety Considerations 2-4 3 WinLase LAN Basics Quick Start Guide 3-1 Selecting the Display Language 3-2 User Interface 3-4 Security Settings 3-21 4 Working with the LEC-1 Connectivity Options 4-1 Choosing Laser, Lens and Motion Settings 4-13 Controlling the LEC-1 Remotely 4-28 Control Signal Options 4-35 Diagnostic Tools 4-39 Firmware Updates 4-43 v 1.5 en WinLase LAN User Guide i 5 Job Editing Setting up the Workspace 5-1 Opening, Closing and Saving Jobs 5-4 Assigning Jobs to an LEC-1 device 5-11 Stand-Alone Job Considerations 5-14 Managing Job Entities 5-16 Managing Profiles 5-28 Managing Fonts 5-38 Using the Motion Manager 5-42 Using the Dimension Tool 5-46 Using the Align Tool 5-53 Using the Grid and Guidelines 5-54 Using the Zoom Tools 5-60 Printing Jobs 5-62 6 Job Entities Working with Job Entities 6-1 Mark Entities 6-5 Automation Objects 6-85 Template Object 6-115 7 Marking Jobs Using PreviewMark 7-1 Using the QuickMark Feature 7-4 Running Jobs 7-6 Running Stand-Alone Jobs 7-24 Controlling WinLase LAN Remotely 7-28 8 The Marking Field and Lens Understanding Field Distortions 8-1 Correcting for Mechanical Alignment Tolerances 8-8 ii WinLase LAN User Guide v 1.5 en . 9 Connecting to Lasers Working with the Laser Driver Wizard 9-1 Using a Visible Pointer 9-23 Laser Diagnostics 9-26 10 Motion Configuration Intelligent motion control 10-1 Pro-Dex OMS motion controller 10-17 11 Warranty v 1.5 en WinLase LAN User Guide iii iv WinLase LAN User Guide v 1.5 en INTRODUCTION . 1 . Congratulations on selecting the WinLase LAN Software Suite, a powerful collection of laser marking software modules and libraries for OEM laser marking system integrators. The WinLase LAN Software Suite includes the following: • The WinLase Graphical User Interface, which includes a software command API • Lanmark Controls Inc. COM Automation Server API object interface library • WinLase LAN Host Programming Interface • The TCP/IP Test Client tool • The LEC Remote Admin tool v 1.5 en WinLase LAN User Guide 1 -1 INTRODUCTION 1 System Elements .SYSTEM . .ELEMENTS . SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE WinLase LAN offers a rich feature set and industry-leading capabilities by providing the complete software/controller solution from the User Interface to the firmware resident on the LEC-1 card. System Architecture WINLASE LAN LASER MARKING SOFTWARE WinLase LAN elements include: • Supports LEC-1 Ethernet controller cards • Runs on Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista Business 1 -2 WinLase LAN User Guide v 1.5 en INTRODUCTION System Elements . • Easy configuration of laser parameters for specific lasers • Supports TrueType, OpenType and Laser fonts • Supports graphic file import of DXF (versions 13, 14, 2000, 2004, 2007) DWG (versions 13, 14, 2000), PLT, EMF, WMF, EX2, MCL, BMP, JPG, GIF, PCX • Supports linear barcode types Code 39, CodaBar, Code 93, Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, POSTNET, UPC A, UPC E, EAN 8, EAN 13, BookLan • Supports 2D barcode types DataMatrix, Denso QR Code, PDF417 • Extensive array of Automation objects: Wait for Input, Set Output, Time Delay, MessageBox, XY Motion, Rotary Motion, Linear Motion, Serial Communication, Run Application, Alignment Tool, Laser Control • Interfaces with intelligent motion controllers for multiple motion axis control • Regional language support for: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English (United States), French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish (Spain) • Marker Library functionality is exposed in a COM Automation server interface (IAutomate and ILec) • Host Interface control via RS-232 or Ethernet WinLase LAN contains all of the elements of a multi-element Job Editor, automation sequencing tool (simplified ladder logic), and password-protected Operator's Interface. Most procedures can be efficiently served entirely from within the program. COM AUTOMATION SERVER LIBRARY WinLase LAN exposes a COM Automation server, which offers external programs the ability to communicate with and control WinLase LAN. For detailed information on the COM Automation server interface, please refer to the document package WinLase COM Automation Server Interface Manual available separately from Lanmark Controls Inc. HOST PROGRAMMING INTERFACE The Host Programming Interface provides a remote program, written by the customer, the ability to take control of WinLase LAN. In addition, the Fieldbus interface provides a means for controlling WinLase LAN, and reading status back from WinLase LAN to the Master controller. v 1.5 en WinLase LAN User Guide 1 -3 INTRODUCTION 1 Software Tools .SOFTWARE . TOOLS. TCP/IP TEST CLIENT WinLase LAN has a built-in server, ready to respond to requests for information from other programs over an Ethernet network. The TCP/IP Test Client is a utility program, which allows simple testing and debugging of the server interface from the same computer or from a remote computer. LEC REMOTE ADMIN TOOL The LEC Remote Admin Tool is a utility program which allows communication directly with an LEC-1 control card. Please refer to the LEC-1 documentation regarding the use of the Remote API. .TECHNICAL . .SUPPORT . If you are experiencing problems using WinLase LAN and you need help, you should: 1 Retry the action, carefully following the instructions given for that task in this manual. 2 Check the Troubleshooting section of this manual for troubleshooting information. 3 Try to reproduce the problem and document the exact scenario in which it occurs. If possible, save screen captures of all error/event messages. 4 Try to determine the nature of the problem. By eliminating variables, the problem can be narrowed down. If it appears to be hardware problems, check the documentation that came with your hardware for maintenance or hardware-related issues. Contact your hardware representative if necessary. .ABOUT . THIS. .MANUAL . The WinLase LAN User's Manual contains detailed information about the WinLase LAN tools and commands. The manual is intended for use as a reference tool in everyday work with the WinLase LAN software Suite. This manual assumes a working knowledge of computers and their operating conventions, including how to use a mouse and standard menus and commands. To review these techniques, see the documentation that came with the computer system. 1 -4 WinLase LAN User Guide v 1.5 en INTRODUCTION Manufacturer . .MANUFACTURER . Lanmark Controls Inc. 1740 Massachusetts Avenue Boxborough, MA 01719 USA http://www.lanmarkcontrols.com v 1.5 en WinLase LAN User Guide 1 -5 INTRODUCTION 1 Revision History .REVISION . HISTORY. Revision Date Changes from previous revision 1.0 11/04/09 Original release 1.1 12/20/09 Corrections throughout 1.2 02/04/10 Added details on Mark on the Fly when using Run Job Remote tool 1.3 04/05/10 Added %i Custom String specifier, typo corrections 1.4 06/18/10 Added %F Custom String specifier 1.5 08/12/10 Added new configuration file feature changes. Added details on manually entered calibration data. Improved section on optimizing object rofiles. 1 -6 WinLase LAN User Guide v 1.5 en GETTING STARTED . 2 . Before you begin working with WinLase LAN, take a few moments to review installation tips, how to get help, and safety considerations. .SOFTWARE . INSTALLATION. This section gives the system requirements and steps needed to install WinLase LAN. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS The following hardware is required: • Intel Pentium Computers running Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or higher or Windows 7 Professional. • DVD and/or CD-ROM drive for software installation. • 128 MB RAM in addition to the memory required by other applications. A total of 512 MB or more is recommended. • 50 MB of local disk space available HOW THE OPERATING SYSTEM DICTATES SECURITY SETTINGS • When installing the software, an account with Administrative privileges is required. • In order to make any changes to configurations such as laser calibration, lens calibration, etc., the same account that installed the software must be logged on.